Identity is vital. So, it's worth asking the question "Who are we as Catholic Schools?" And what does this mean to how we operate in the classroom, the playground, with families, and in the staffroom? In this episode, Mark talks to Sharon O'Keeffe, Formation and Engagement Executive at Brisbane Catholic Education, about what it means to be a Catholic School/College in the Archdiocese of Brisbane.

Wait...the 12 Days of Christmas...is real?! Yes! In this episode, we take a journey through Christmastide - the season in the Church year that stretches from Christmas Day until January 6 through a number of other feasts. We not only learn of these feasts and how they connect to Christmas, but also how we might live into them in our classrooms (yes, before the holidays!) and in our homes. And then, an Easter Egg (or maybe that should be Christmas gift?) where we uncover the possible "Catechism code" in the song The 12 Days of Christmas.

As the Church year begins anew, Advent invites us to slow down, wait, and to make room for the God who comes quietly among us. In this episode, we explore the meaning and origins of Advent, its rhythm of holy waiting, its deep invitation to hope, and how this season can shape not only our hearts, but the spiritual life of our classrooms and schools. Whether you are a leader, teacher, or simply seeking to enter Advent more deeply, this episode offers a guide to living the season from our heart - where Christ is always coming, and always near.